Experience the thrill of the auction and bid on exclusive items at Akihabara Auctions! Our auctions start with an opening bid below the market price, giving buyers the chance to secure a fantastic deal on their dream item. The highest bidder takes home the coveted item if there are no other bids at or above the suggested price. We welcome visitors to our auction rooms, but only registered participants can make a bid. To register, simply fill out the application form on our website and agree to our Auction Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
To find out your next property, please visit our online catalog (catalogs will be posted 10 to 14 days before any auction). Akihabara Auctions offers several ways to start or expand your collection. How to bid in our auctions:
If you are unable to attend an auction, you can place an absentee bid at least 24 hours before the auction. Following the order of our catalog, simply fill out our Absentee Bidding Form with the lot numbers and your maximum bid amount.
Absentee Bidding
Experience the excitement of bidding in person by attending the auction and viewing the items up close. Upon arrival, you will receive a numbered paddle to use during the bidding process. When you are ready to place a bid, simply raise your paddle and the auctioneer will acknowledge it.
On the day of the auction, we offer a telephone bidding service to our customers who cannot attend the sale in person or online. Please, fill out the Telephone Bidding Form as early as possible, as the number of interpreters and lines is limited.
Absentee bidding is also available.
Before and during every auction, there will be an online catalog with images and descriptions of the lots and/or artist names. Follow this link to pre-select your favorite lots: akihabara-auctions.com/catalog.
Our auctions are streamed live, but please be aware that there may be a delay of 5 to 30 seconds up to 2 minutes due to factors such as internet connectivity, server status, device performance, etc.
Therefore, we kindly ask that you avoid placing bids while watching the live stream as there may be a difference in the lot numbers being auctioned at the actual venue versus what is being shown on the video. The time lag between the price indicated at the venue and the price presented online may result in failure to purchase desired lots.
Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any issues or claims arising from online live bidding. We encourage you to participate in our auctions with the most secure bidding method available.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
For example:when the hammer price is 840,000 JPY,
The hammer price: 840,000JPY
The commission fee (15.0%): 126,000JPY
The consumption tax (10%): 12,600JPY
The total amount you need to pay: 978,600 JPY
*in a clear description, the total amount will be 16.5% more than the Hammer Price.
*The shipping cost will be at your actual expense, and we will additionally charge packaging fees, particularly for secure packaging during international transportation.
On the auction day, you are free to enter and exit the salesroom as you please, even if the auction is still in progress. If you decide to leave in the middle of the auction and wish to retrieve any purchases you have made, simply request it at reception when you return the paddle.
You are welcome to take them with you if you are making a payment on the same day.
Please keep in mind that we only accept credit cards (Visa, JCB) or transportation electronic money for payment. If you choose to pay with a credit card, kindly note that you will be required to pay the final amount along with a 4.0% card fee.
If you would like to apply for an individual loan agreement, feel free to visit the reception desk for further assistance.
If you are unable to make payment on the day of the auction or if you won the bid remotely, please note that you will need to make the payment via bank transfer to our account. Please keep in mind that the buyer is responsible for the remittance charge. It’s important to note that we do not accept any form of virtual currency as payment.
After a successful bid, please check the total amount on your profile page. From there, you can make a bank transfer to our account, which is also listed on your profile. Please note that purchases will be held for 14 days after the sale, regardless of payment status.
You can make payments through “PayPal” and “Stripe”; however, there is a usage limit, and if the amount is high, it may not be accepted. Additionally, we do not support payments with virtual currency.
If you are unable to make a transfer within the given period, please notify us at your earliest convenience. Failure to make a transfer without contacting us may prevent you from participating in future auctions.
If you have participated from abroad and have successfully won the bid, the total amount will be calculated based on the exchange rate on the day of the auction. The settlement method remains the same as above, and we kindly ask you to make the payment in Japanese Yen (JPY) to our account. Please note that bank charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
For successful bids in all sales, after you have paid for your property, you can choose to arrange shipping through our designated carriers, arrange your carrier, or collect your purchases in person.
Following this, we will issue a bill for your review. If your shipping address differs from your registered address, please notify us promptly. While we take great care in ensuring the safety of your purchase, we regret to inform you that any losses incurred during transportation are not our responsibility.
After the auction ends, if you wish to pick up the item from our company, please inform us of your preferred pickup date, and we will arrange for handover at our location. If you are participating from overseas and wish to coordinate the pickup with your visit to Japan, please consult with us in advance.
If you wish to have your items insured during transportation, kindly note that the cost will be incurred by you. We do offer overseas shipping, but this will be subject to the policies of the destination country. For items of significant value, we will ensure that insurance coverage is taken out.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us should you have any further queries.